Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 12% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 kr (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 74 kr (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 kr (C$8) | C$7 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (C$1.54) | C$2.54 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 32 kr (C$4.81) | C$3.95 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (C$3.57) | C$4.50 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (C$8) | C$11 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 kr (C$3.47) | C$3.70 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (C$1.37) | C$1.89 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (C$2.02) | C$4.03 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (C$13) | C$18 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (C$2.98) | C$2.41 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (C$1.91) | C$2.59 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 13% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,833 kr (C$1,761) | C$1,585 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,786 kr (C$1,159) | C$1,071 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (C$234) | C$229 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,529 kr (C$972) | C$1,130 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,778 kr (C$860) | C$843 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 304 kr (C$45) | C$156 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (C$25) | C$79 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,857 kr (C$574) | C$377 | + 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (C$185) | C$156 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (C$32) | C$18 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (C$129) | C$72 | + 80% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 324 kr (C$48) | C$60 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 812 kr (C$121) | C$118 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,058 kr (C$157) | C$124 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 36% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (C$33,844) | C$26,886 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (C$2.09) | C$1.22 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 579 kr (C$86) | C$63 | + 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$26 | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 7% cheaper than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (C$15) | C$9 | + 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (C$14) | C$21 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (C$27) | C$75 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (C$5.95) | C$7 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (C$4.73) | C$4.96 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (C$4.46) | C$5.31 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (C$3.44) | C$2.57 | + 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (C$3.20) | C$2.73 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (C$40) | C$19 | + 108% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 17% more expensive than in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 443 kr (C$66) | C$47 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 242 kr (C$36) | C$27 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 911 kr (C$136) | C$131 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796 kr (C$118) | C$91 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (C$16) | C$8 | + 105% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (C$10) | C$6 | + 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,980 kr (C$592) | C$757 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (C$0.33) | C$0.17 | + 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 307 kr (C$46) | C$66 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (C$9) | C$15 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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